Description
A cozy and flavorful enchilada-inspired bowl layered with seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, and creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine black beans and corn, then set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the ground beef until browned. Stir in garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm the cooked rice if needed, then divide it evenly into serving bowls.
- Spoon the beef and sauce mixture over the rice.
- Add black beans, corn, cottage cheese, and shredded cheese on top.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over each bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture.
- Add cottage cheese just before serving to keep it creamy.
- You can swap ground beef with turkey or a plant-based option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cottage cheese enchilada bowl, easy enchilada bowl, healthy beef bowl, Mexican inspired bowl, quick dinner idea